I've just got bad news - Smoking Cessation Message Board

Memaw649 · 02-22-2007, 11:15 PM

Okay ya'll. I've just got some very bad news. My cousin's husband died of a heart attack at his home. They did an autopsy on him and he had advanced coronary heart disease. He was only 45 years old. He left 2 of the smartest, most beautiful children you could ever want. One is 16 the other is 12.
And you guessed it! He was a heavy smoker!!

I beg you, if you are lurking around this board and thinking about quitting smoking, I beg you to quit. These wonderful kids are too young to be without their dad. What about your family? How would they carry on without you? Please don't let them find out!!!

I'm asking for your thoughts and prayers. I will not be around here for a few days as I have to go out of town for the funeral. Ya'll keep on cheering each other on in my absence. I'll be checking on ya when I get back.

Memaw

mangojunky · 02-23-2007, 04:45 AM

I'm so sorry to hear the bad news. It does re-affirm my decision. So sad when parents leave younger kids behind.
On Wed, I found out that 2 people I know have cancer - that was my big reason for quitting. I wondered what I would have felt like if I hadn't quit.
take care of yourself,
deb

paulagizmo · 02-23-2007, 05:49 AM

Memaw, so sorry to hear about your cousin's husband. That is so sad, especially given his age and that he had children. You and your family are in my thougths and prayers.

You're right---it's just antoher affirmation for quitting.

You're such a wonderful inspriation on this board with the written word, I know that you will be a HUGE source of comfort to your cousin and others.

Liamsmom · 02-23-2007, 08:33 AM

I'm so sorry for your loss and the rest of your family.

Grehound27 · 02-23-2007, 09:26 AM

You're right---it's just antoher affirmation for quitting.

I'm so sorry for your loss and the rest of your family.

Hang in there MeMaw....my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. We'll muddle through without you but hurry back and Godspeed.

Dave SmokeFree since 2/9/06 - on my way to forever!!